Tuesday morning, multiple outlets reported that Geoff Collins would become Florida's new defensive coordinator after four seasons at Mississippi State in the same role. Now, Inside the Gators takes a closer look at Collins.[details]

2010 (Sophomore): Started 11 games and played in 12 during his sophomore campaign . . . Posted 29 tackles on the season, with 6.5 coming behind the line of scrimmage . . . Also credited with 2.5 sacks and four quarterback hurries . . . Blocked a pair of kicks, bringing his career total to three.

2009 (Freshman): Played in all 12 games during his true freshman season . . . Earned Freshman All-Southeastern Conference honors from the league’s coaches . . . Started four times on the year . . . Posted 29 total tackles with 3.5 coming behind the line of scrimmage . . . Began career with two tackle for loss game against Jackson State . . . Also posted first career sack against the Tigers . . . Recorded career-high five tackles in Week 2 against Auburn . . . Earned first start against Middle Tennessee . . . Credited with four tackles with 1.5 for loss against the Blue Raiders . . . Also posted four stops against Florida and Arkansas.